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- Music, Music Review Oct 31, 2020
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Chicago rapper Brittney Carter makes her case for hip-hop stardom with As I Am
- Music, Music Feature Feb 5, 2020
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Building on the pillars of Blue Groove Lounge
The history of DJ Jesse de la Peña’s foundational Chicago hip-hop series, in the words of the people who made it work
- Music, Concert Preview Sep 20, 2019
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Mainstream pop is finally here for Lizzo
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 19, 2018
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Talking about God, the air force, and Britney Spears with Chicago rapper KC Ortiz
This weekend Alabama transplant KC Ortiz performs at a showcase hosted by local label Futurehood, which supports gay and trans musicians of color.
- Blogs, Bleader Oct 30, 2018
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Cardi B and Nicki Minaj are feuding—and these women in Chicago rap don’t see the point
Psalm One, Akenya, Sisi Dior, Chimeka, and Mother Nature talk about sisterhood, mutual support, and the pernicious notion that hip-hop has room for only one female star at a time.
- Music, Gossip Wolf Dec 3, 2014
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DJ Jesse de la Peña brings back the Blue Groove Lounge for its 20th birthday
Plus: Scene treasure and sound engineer Bob Popp dies at 49, and Swimsuit Addition say thanks to their friends with a new EP.
- Blogs, Bleader May 29, 2013
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Little Mix continues the 90s-female-R&B revival with "How Ya Doin'?"
If you've been missing En Vogue, this should make you happy.
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 17, 2013
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A chill Portishead remix and a very unchill Skrillex incident
Two important videos to get your day going
- Blogs, Bleader Aug 27, 2012
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Shows to see: Outside World, Duran Duran, Chives
Sunny pop, 80s brilliance, and a limber young jazz trio
- Music, Music Column Apr 1, 2010
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Music for Feet
The Chicago dance style footwork already has MTV's attention. But footwork music may be too weird for mainstream ears.